Dancing with the Stars streams on Disney Plus, but only certain seasons and episodes are available
Disney Plus does not carry the full run of Dancing with the Stars. The service streams selected seasons from the show's history, primarily older seasons and some recent ones, depending on your region and current licensing agreements. The newest episodes air live on ABC, and Disney Plus adds past seasons on a delayed schedule — sometimes weeks or months after they finish airing on television.
If you want to watch the current season as it airs, you will need to watch ABC directly or use the ABC app with a cable login. If you are looking for older seasons to catch up on, Disney Plus is a good option, but you should check what is actually available in your account before you subscribe or assume a specific season is there.
Key Takeaways
- Disney Plus carries past seasons of Dancing with the Stars, but not the current season as it airs live — that broadcasts on ABC.
- The specific seasons available on Disney Plus vary by region and change over time as licensing agreements shift.
- You can watch current-season episodes on the ABC app or website if you have a cable login, or wait for them to appear on Disney Plus weeks later.
- Check the Disney Plus app directly to see which seasons are available in your account right now rather than relying on a list that may be outdated.
Which seasons are on Disney Plus right now
Disney Plus does not publish a fixed list of which Dancing with the Stars seasons will be available permanently. The library changes based on licensing deals between Disney and the show's producers. Generally, the service carries a mix of older seasons (often from the 2010s and early 2020s) and sometimes adds recent completed seasons after they finish their ABC run.
The fastest way to know what is actually available is to open the Disney Plus app, search for "Dancing with the Stars," and scroll through the seasons shown. If a season does not appear in your search, it is not currently in the Disney Plus library in your region. Availability can differ between the United States, Canada, and other countries where Disney Plus operates.
How to find Dancing with the Stars on Disney Plus
Open the Disney Plus app or website and use the search bar at the top. Type "Dancing with the Stars" and press enter. The results will show you every season currently available in your account. You can click on any season to see the episode list and start watching from episode one, or jump to a specific episode.
If the search returns no results, the show is not currently available in your region. In that case, you can check back in a few weeks, as Disney Plus updates its catalog regularly. You can also set a reminder on your phone to check again later, or look for the show on other platforms like Hulu (which is also owned by Disney) or ABC.com.
Watching the current season on ABC instead
The current season of Dancing with the Stars airs live on ABC, usually on Monday or Tuesday nights depending on the season. If you have a cable subscription, you can watch it on your TV at the scheduled time. If you do not have cable, you have two other options: the ABC app (which requires you to log in with a cable provider account) or Hulu with Live TV (a paid subscription service that includes live ABC broadcasts).
The ABC app is free to read on phones, tablets, and streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV. After you log in with your cable provider information, you can watch the current episode live or on-demand for a limited time after it airs. This is the only way to see new episodes the same week they broadcast, since Disney Plus does not stream them until weeks later.
When new seasons arrive on Disney Plus
After a season finishes its run on ABC (usually 10 to 11 weeks after it starts), Disney Plus typically adds it to the library within a few weeks to a few months. There is no official schedule — Disney does not announce in advance when a season will arrive. The delay gives ABC and the network time to promote the show and encourage live viewing before making it available on the streaming service.
If you are waiting for a specific season, check the Disney Plus app every week or two. You can also follow the official Dancing with the Stars social media accounts, which sometimes announce when seasons are coming to Disney Plus, though this is not may provide.
Using Hulu if Disney Plus does not have what you want
Hulu (also owned by Disney) sometimes carries Dancing with the Stars content that is not on Disney Plus, including current-season episodes on-demand. If you have a Hulu subscription, search for the show there as well. Hulu with Live TV, the paid tier that includes live television, will let you watch the current season as it airs on ABC, and then keep it on-demand afterward.
Hulu's library and Disney Plus's library are separate, so a season might be on one service but not the other. Checking both is worth your time if you are looking for a specific season or the current episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch the current season of Dancing with the Stars on Disney Plus?
No. The current season airs live on ABC and does not appear on Disney Plus until weeks or months after the season ends. To watch new episodes, use the ABC app with a cable login, watch on ABC.com, or subscribe to Hulu with Live TV.
Why is Dancing with the Stars not showing up when I search Disney Plus?
The show may not be available in your region, or the specific season you are looking for may have been removed from the library. Disney Plus licensing agreements change over time. Try searching again in a few weeks, or check Hulu to see if the season is there instead.
Do I need a cable subscription to watch on the ABC app?
Yes. The ABC app requires you to log in with a cable provider account to watch full episodes. If you do not have cable, Hulu with Live TV is an alternative that includes live ABC broadcasts and on-demand episodes.
How long after the season ends does it come to Disney Plus?
There is no set timeline. Most seasons arrive within a few weeks to a few months after the finale airs on ABC, but Disney does not announce exact dates. Check the app regularly or follow the show's official social media for announcements.